What type of property is 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP sell for?

5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP last sold for £170,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £54,950 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and November 2018, 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP rose from £54,950 to £170,000, a change of £115,050. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP had any planning applications?

5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in August 2017 under ref. 17/00708/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP located?

5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP sits in Mile Oak, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Staffordshire.

What is crime like near 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

Police records around 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (226% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

The closest primary school to 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP is Longwood Primary School (421m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Longwood Path, B78 3NP is Brewster Close, 316m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Longwood Path, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NP

Extendable3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Longwood Path

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Longwood Path is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Mile Oak, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 3NP). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 is 48.8% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £170,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE50toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

55%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Longwood Path, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 5 Longwood Path.

2 applications on record at 5 Longwood Path, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NP

2decisions1extensions13documents3nearby

Aug 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension to form entrance hall, bedroom and bathroom
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
17/00708/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
RenovationJan 2018Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Longwood Path has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

5 November 2018Most recent
£170,000
+28.8%over 2 years
25 October 2016
£132,000
+140.2%over 20 years
29 August 1996
£54,950

Median price across the last 1 sales in B78 3NP: £97,000 (2012–2012).

Nearby sales in B78 3NP

1 Longwood Path, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NP
Sold Aug 2012
£97,000

On the street

Versus other Longwood Path homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Longwood Path runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tamworth district page.

Full Tamworth report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Brewster Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longwood Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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